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Grade 5 Math — Adding and subtracting fractions

Add and subtract fractions, including ones with different denominators.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.7/10 - 3/10 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  2. 2.2/3 + 1/6 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  3. 3.5/6 - 1/3 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  4. 4.Which fraction is worth the same as 1/2?

    • a) 4/6
    • b) 2/5
    • c) 3/6
    • d) 5/12

  5. 5.1/3 + 1/4 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  6. 6.1/5 + 2/5 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  7. 7.5/8 - 2/8 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

  8. 8.3/4 - 1/2 = ? Write your answer as a fraction.

Answer key — Grade 5 Math — Adding and subtracting fractions

  1. 1. 2/5
  2. 2. 5/6
  3. 3. 1/2
  4. 4. c) 3/6
  5. 5. 7/12
  6. 6. 3/5
  7. 7. 3/8
  8. 8. 1/4